128: Chapter 128 Focus on Desolate State, New Mission
Shenzhou, one of the Nine Continents, is the core of the entire Human Race, where martial arts flourish, Prodigies are as numerous as clouds, and powerful individuals are countless.
Among the three thousand Physiques across the entire continent, Shenzhou accounts for two of the top ten. If it weren't for the Heavenly Dao's rules that each continent can only have one Dao Child, perhaps the title of Heavenly Dao Child would have nothing to do with the other continents.
The Li Tian Clan, one of the strongest forces in Shenzhou, has its foremost Prodigy, Li Tianming, as one of the Eight Dao Children. He possesses the Innate Saint Body Dao Fetus, ranked second among the three thousand Physiques.
In Shenzhou's Ancient Secret Realm, he overpowered a host of Prodigies to claim the Heavenly Dao Crown, earning him the reputation as the top individual of the younger generation on the current continent.
At this moment, inside the Imperial Clan's Sky Prison, Li Tianming and the beautiful woman were happily discussing something.
"Tianming, you are now the Young Clan Leader within the clan, shouldering heavy responsibilities. You can't keep running to your aunt's place."
Li Tianming replied indifferently, "Who cares? The worst they can do is remove me. Whoever wants to be this Young Clan Leader can be it. Facing a bunch of old men every day and having to pretend to be calm is just too annoying."
"Oh, you're still so willful," the woman shook her head, a hint of doting in her eyes.
"Alright, Aunt, let's not talk about that. I came today to tell you some news that you might find interesting."
Li Tianming looked at her mysteriously, a glint in his eyes. If the news was true, it would be quite intriguing.
"Oh? Something I'd be interested in? Tell me about it."
The beautiful woman picked up the wine cup on the table, unconcerned. She thought Tianming was going to tell her more strange stories. Perhaps the only thing that could truly interest her was the past buried deep in her heart.
"Hehe, it's about Huangzhou."
"Buzz!"
That single sentence stunned the beautiful woman. Her arm, holding the wine cup, paused in mid-air. After a long moment, she took a small sip, then looked up at Tianming, signaling him to continue.
A smile appeared at the corner of the latter's mouth. He knew his aunt would be interested. He then spoke, "A few years ago, Huangzhou, once known as the Barren Continent, has recently been the source of continuous news."
"They say an invincible individual has emerged from Huangzhou, possessing the Chaos Holy Body, the number one Physique of all ages. His cultivation has even reached the Supreme Saint realm, and his combat power is incredibly formidable. He killed ten Great Saints at the Saint realm and even withstood a blow from an Emperor's projection, splitting it in half."
After speaking, Tianming himself began to doubt the veracity of the news. Could such a Prodigy truly exist in this world? With his own talent, he estimated it would be very difficult to achieve such feats.
A hint of surprise also flashed in the beautiful woman's eyes. Such a Prodigy, if the news were true, could indeed be considered the greatest individual of all time.
However, she was only secretly astonished for a moment before paying it no further attention. No matter how much of a Prodigy he was, it had nothing to do with her.
"Aunt, the clan is very concerned about this news and has decided to send people to Huangzhou to verify its truthfulness. When they go, I will also go. Do you want your nephew to visit the Jiang Family?"
The woman's body stiffened, a look of longing in her eyes, followed by a flash of pain. She shook her head and said, "Forget it. After so many years, things must have changed. Don't disturb them. Going might even bring disaster upon them."
... Tianzhou, one of the Nine Continents, second only to Shenzhou. At the top of a towering pagoda that pierced the clouds in the Eternal Holy Palace, a blue-haired young man stood with his hands behind his back, his profound gaze looking into the distance, a faint smile on his lips.
"Huangzhou, Jiang Xuan, it must be you. After so many years, I wonder if you still remember the promise we made in our youth."
For a time, the eyes of all Nine Continents turned towards Huangzhou. They truly wanted to know the authenticity of the news, whether a peerless Prodigy, unique through the ages, had truly emerged, or if Huangzhou was merely seeking attention.
Soon, among the Eight Dao Children, Nangong Aotian, the Qingzhou Dao Child and possessor of the Heaven Overlord Physique, issued a harsh challenge, inviting all Prodigies of Huangzhou to a battle, claiming that the peerless Genius spoken of by the people of Huangzhou was unworthy of the title of Young Emperor.
As soon as these words were uttered, the people of the Nine Continents immediately erupted, rushing to Huangzhou to witness the spectacle. This battle would verify the truth of the news. If he won, the Young Emperor of Huangzhou would be peerless. If he lost, Huangzhou would likely truly become a barren continent.
In a bustling city, a dashing Young Master was enjoying drinks with courtesans, surrounded by beautiful women, quite content. Desolate Heaven narrowed his eyes, "My main body is certainly causing quite a stir."
He looked at the several beauties beside him, "I've had enough fun. This Young Master can't fall behind. I'll start with this Qingzhou Dao Child."
Half a month later, a piece of news shocked everyone: in Qingzhou, a flamboyant young man calling himself Desolate Heaven beat Nangong Aotian half to death.
The reason he was called flamboyant was that wherever Desolate Heaven went, he was always accompanied by several beautiful maids.
And the reason he beat Nangong Aotian half to death was simply because the latter glanced at one of his maids.
For a time, Desolate Heaven's name resounded across the continent. This was the first Dao Child to be defeated since the beginning of the Golden Great Era.
This also made people realize that Dao Children were not unbeatable. With the Great Era beginning, various peerless Prodigies were emerging, no less impressive than those long-famous Prodigies. They were silent until they struck, and when they did, they astonished everyone.
A few days later, Nangong Aotian released news that Desolate Heaven had the aura of the Heavenly Dao Crown during their battle.
The Heavenly Dao Legacy of other continents all had their owners; only Huangzhou remained. He suspected that Desolate Heaven was the Heavenly Dao Legacy holder of Huangzhou.
Upon hearing this news, the people of the Eight Continents were utterly shocked. Wasn't Jiang Xuan the Huangzhou Dao Child? How did another Desolate Heaven appear? Is Huangzhou really that amazing?
The people of Huangzhou were utterly bewildered. Who was this person named Desolate Heaven? They had never heard of him.
However, no matter what, this was good news for Huangzhou. Although they had not yet seen the Young Emperor spoken of by the people of Huangzhou, with Desolate Heaven's presence, others would not dare to look down on Huangzhou anymore.
Supreme Beginning Holy Land, a prominent figure arrived today: the Dragon Clan, absolute overlords of the Monster Realm!
On Tianxuan Peak, Jiang Xuan looked at the young man before him with a strange expression. His Progenitor Dragon Bloodline could feel a sense of kinship.
Ao Qing, on the other side, was trembling. The Bloodline aura from Jiang Xuan's body was too terrifyingly suppressive for him.
After a long moment, Jiang Xuan said indifferently, "You mean, your Dragon Clan's Dragon King sent you to find me? And you want me to go to the Dragon Clan in the Monster Realm with you?"
"Yes, sir. You possess the strongest Bloodline of our Dragon Clan. That is your true home. The Dragon King said that he must respectfully invite you to return."
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan stroked his chin in thought. Ever since he awakened the Chaos Holy Body, a Chaos Bloodline, even more terrifying than the Dragon Clan Bloodline, had appeared within him.
Now, he himself didn't understand his own situation. Just then, the System's voice rang out.
"Ding, detecting the host's current predicament. A mission is now issued: go to the Dragon Clan, resolve the Dragon Clan's dilemma, and leave the Yao Dao Clone in the Monster Realm. Reward: one opportunity for an unconditional Progenitor Dragon Bloodline advancement."
"What! Unconditional Bloodline advancement, System, are you serious?"
Jiang Xuan was overjoyed. Such a good opportunity couldn't be missed.
He then glanced at Ao Qing. It seemed the Dragon Clan had encountered trouble, and, according to the System's meaning, only he could solve it.
Thinking this, he hurriedly stepped forward, grabbed the other's hands, and squeezed out a tear from his eyes with effort, moved, "Brother, you've finally come! The Dragon Clan is my home! I'll go back with you, we'll leave tomorrow!"
Seeing Jiang Xuan like this, Ao Qing's eyes welled up with tears, "I wouldn't dare, sir. Just call me Xiao Qing. You carry the supreme Bloodline of our Dragon Clan. You've been wronged staying in the Human Race territory all these years."
Jiang Xuan turned his face away. They say the Yao Race's limbs and brains are not proportionate; now he'd seen it firsthand.
The next day, after bidding farewell to the people of the Holy Land, Jiang Xuan and Ao Qing departed for the Monster Realm. With cross-realm teleportation, he wasn't afraid of any dangers there.
In Huangzhou, more and more outsiders arrived, but they still couldn't see the legendary Young Emperor. This made people somewhat doubt the accuracy of the previous news.
As time passed, everyone gradually shifted their attention. The Nine Dao Children had appeared, and the Emperor Road was about to open. They needed to prepare early to contend for this Heavenly Mandate!